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When my third graders threw me a baby shower on my last teaching day before I took off on maternity leave, they wrote thoughtful cards to me and my husband, giving us their advice on parenthood… Here are some of … Continue reading →

So our little one will be sleeping in our bedroom, beside our bed in her Pack ‘N Play for the first few months (at least that’s the plan;), so we’ve been working on her nursery slowly but surely… I usually … Continue reading →

At the beginning, you get to see the sweet little newborn baby cubs and the narrator describes how the first year of parenthood is the hardest (since I’m due any day now, I definitely connected with and I’m sure will continue to relate to this point;)

You get to see the two cubs, whom they call Amber and Scout, frolicking and playing together as siblings…

But mostly, you see the amount of protection and caring that is evident from their mother, Sky, as she shields them from predators like wolves and other bears, as well as forages for food to keep her milk production up and stores up energy for hibernation…

Happy Mother’s Day to my mom from afar, as well as to the other mamas out there!

I’ve been working with Gina and Zach to plan their wedding since March 2012! I love their down-to-earth attitude, evident authenticity, and commitment to staying true to who they are. Gina also provides a different bride perspective since she is … Continue reading →

Happy May! Weddings With Insight by Jackie Murphy has entered the Wedding Industry Experts 2014 Awards and the voting just opened today… As you might know, Weddings With Insight won the Wedding Industry Experts Award 2013 last year. Without the support of wonderful vendors Absolutely Beautiful Brides, Bellini Photo, Florals … Continue reading →

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Jackie Murphy

"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." ~ Maya Angelou

I believe that every couple has two inner songs standing on their own, yet harmonizing as a duet. As a coordinator, consultant, and confidante, I aim to discover your song and let it be the melody at your wedding.

After graduating from Stanford and USC, I became a teacher. One of the key lessons I have always taught my students is to be true to yourself. This lesson transcends age and time, and I strive to accentuate who you are at your core on your special day. Teaching has also given me the gifts of time management, organization, an inner calm, a listening ear, and a good sense of humor! When I got engaged, I realized that these skills transferred very easily to wedding planning. Soon after being married, I knew what my new passion in life was: planning other people's weddings!

I am a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants and enjoy finding creative ideas on television wedding shows! (I tell my husband that this is, after all, "research!") I have been fortunate to have lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, and the United States, so have been immersed in many cultures and traditions, which have enhanced my wedding coordinating repertoire.

When I am not planning weddings or teaching, you might find me going on an adventure with my hubby Brian, doing Yoga to Hip Hop music, reading a book for my book club, singing in the Angel City Chorale choir, trying out a new Food Network recipe, or enjoying some delectable red velvet cupcakes!